Ocala, Florida — When the school year ends, a drive down Easy Street, through Marion Oaks, or Silver Springs Shores after 11 p.m. would reveal children by the dozens roaming the streets, many carrying backpacks, and wearing all black clothing in the darkness of the night. The state of Florida does have a curfew […]

Ocala, Florida — While school is out, a drive through Marion Oaks or Silver Springs Shores after 11 p.m. would reveal children by the dozens roaming the streets, many carrying backpacks, and wearing all black clothing in the darkness of the night. The state of Florida does have a curfew law, but unlike the City […]

Ocala, Florida – It’s called “Buckin.” That’s a technique thieves use when trolling for unlocked vehicles. “The thief moves about a neighborhood, checking vehicle doors to see if any are unlocked,” said Judge Cochran, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer. “That’s the buckin’ element.” During a recent vehicle burglary investigation, Marion County Sheriff’s Detectives […]

What has gone wrong with this generation of youth in America? Is it video games? Maybe it’s the music? Or could it possibly be the overwhelming percentage of single parent households today? Whatever the case may be, it is apparent that kids today need more guidance than previous generations. In the past one to two […]